Barrel.
Drawing of a large wooden container, cylindrical, rounded and closed on two ends. Made with staves strung and held by iron hoops, the barrel was used for food transportation and preservation. In common usage, this container was made by barrel makers and used in trade for transporting merchandise.
Circa 1740.
Source : Centre d'archives de Montréal. Bibliothèque et Archives nationales du Québec, Fonds Collection de dessins d'outils du XVIIIe siècle, P178,D72.
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